ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley issued a Drought Emergency Declaration, or what is known as a "No Burn Order," on Oct. 12 for the state of Alabama due to the lack of rain and low humidity.

The order will remain in place until otherwise notified by the Alabama State Forester.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has also issued a fire alert for the counties not currently under the order.

The Commission stated there have been 341 wildfires, which burned over 41,000 acres during the week prior to the No Burn Order.

Anniston Army Depot is not immune to these types of fires as there was a grass fire in the Restricted Area the second weekend of October.

The depot's Fire and Emergency Services Division encourages everyone to be aware of these conditions, both at home and here on the depot.

Be aware of the "No Burn Order," which means no outside burning of any kind.

Those who smoke will need to be extra careful of how cigarette butts are disposed of while outside.

While on depot, please smoke in designated areas and dispose of the butts in an approved cigarette receptacle.

Be careful of what processes are used outside, especially in grassy and wooded areas.